GED Updated GED-Reading Exam Questions and Answers by alessandro

patient and tolerant

sure of his goals

a thoughtful friend

timid and shy

mysterious and clever

to create sympathy for Dame Van Winkle’s problem

to illustrate the hardships of life in Colonial America

to describe Rip’s relationship with his dog

to justify Rip’s avoidance of hard work

to describe the sort of life Rip led

He agrees that Amanda’s request is Laura’s last chance.

He remembers a person at his work who might be a good match for Laura.

He cannot cope any other way with his mother’s nagging.

He wants to get Laura away from her glass animals.

He wants to prove to his mother that her plan is foolish.

compares various women’s reactions to Theobald

shares Theobald’s thoughts about all of his insecurities

gives examples of Theobald’s experiences with women

shows Theobald’s parents’ concern about his shyness

contrasts Theobald’s successes with the failures of other men